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Old 11-22-2010, 07:56 PM
 
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...many men get married when they feel "it's the time" for whatever personal reason and just marry whomever is or comes along at that time.

I've heard that a lot, too.
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Old 11-22-2010, 09:53 PM
 
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Do women who give men a deadline to propose only care about themselves?

I feel for the men. What if they’re not ready? Does their partner even CARE about their happiness?
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Old 11-22-2010, 10:27 PM
 
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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I am curious. I often hear men say things like “the time was right” when asked why they got married.

Do you boys actually want to get married to your lovely ladies, or are you just doing it to please them? Would you be happy to stay unmarried if there was no societal pressure?
I am fairly certain that if the idea of marriage didn't exist, I would not spontaneously invent it.
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Old 11-22-2010, 10:40 PM
 
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I don't know how true that is or if it applies to the majority, but I've read opinions that many men get married when they feel "it's the time" for whatever personal reason and just marry whomever is or comes along at that time.
I've heard this a number of times and it is always from women who cannot stir up what motivates a man to get married. They then blame their "timing" when 6 months later, he is engaged.

Most men must wait until they are in a reasonable position (financially, education finished and decent job) to get married and by then, the women who will do the stirring are few and far between.

At one time, societal pressure got many to "just marry whomever is or comes along at that time" but those days have ended - probably at least 25 years ago. When nearly a third of men now reach 35 without getting married, this is obviously true.
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Old 11-23-2010, 02:38 PM
 
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Didn't want to get married, because I didn't think I was ready. I did it to please her.
I havent been following the entire thread, but, are you still together and is it a satisfying marriage for you now ?
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Old 11-23-2010, 04:34 PM
 
Location: Center of the universe
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I havent been following the entire thread, but, are you still together and is it a satisfying marriage for you now ?
We are together in a bad marriage.
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:17 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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I've heard this a number of times and it is always from women who cannot stir up what motivates a man to get married. They then blame their "timing" when 6 months later, he is engaged.
I didn't mean the source was anecdotal evidence.
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:28 PM
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i dont see myself getting married. i get bored of most girls within a month or so
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Old 11-24-2010, 08:00 AM
 
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i dont see myself getting married. i get bored of most girls within a month or so
Its good you have this kind of introspection and know this about yourself. It may change as you get older but if not, enjoy your life living in responsible singleness and fulfillment.
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Old 11-24-2010, 11:50 AM
 
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I do after I graduate from medical school... so about 8 years from now when I'm 28+.
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